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Bassfield, MS · standard

ZIP Code 39421

Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,936
17/sq mi
$54,844
Median income
$97,200
Median home value
24.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bassfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
17
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 39421 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 39421 covers 168.7 square miles in Bassfield, Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,936 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 39421 reports a modest median household income of $54,844 (4% above the Mississippi average), while per-capita income is $27,476. The poverty rate stands at 29.1% and the unemployment rate at 12.0%. Median home value sits at $97,200 (28% below the state average), median rent at $908 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Jefferson Davis County, letting you compare 39421 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 39421

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bassfield, MS

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 39421.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 39421, Bassfield, MS · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,936

Population

168.7

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 39421?

46.3

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.2%
African American 57.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,844

Median Household Income

+4% vs state

$27,476

Per Capita Income

29.1%

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 39421 ranks nationally

Bassfield, MS household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,844 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,157

Total Housing Units

955

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$97,200

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$908

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 39421, employing approximately 539 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,180,000.

32

Businesses

539

Employees

$34.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 34.4%
Construction 5 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 39421 vs 39427 →

ZIP 39421 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 39421 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 39421 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 39421 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
39427 Carson, MS 1,314 6.8 mi
39482 Sumrall, MS 9,746 11.0 mi
39474 Prentiss, MS 6,050 12.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jefferson Davis County

39474 standard
Prentiss, MS
Pop: 6,050
39119 standard
Mount Olive, MS
Pop: 5,506
39427 standard
Carson, MS
Pop: 1,314
39656 standard
Oak Vale, MS
Pop: 803

Related Areas

Jefferson Davis County Bassfield, MS Mississippi

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 39421 in? ▼
ZIP code 39421 (Bassfield) is located in Jefferson Davis County, Mississippi. Jefferson Davis County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jefferson-davis-ms.
What is the population of ZIP code 39421? ▼
ZIP code 39421 in Bassfield, MS has a population of 2,936 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 39421? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 39421 is $54,844, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 39421? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 39421 is $97,200, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 39421? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 39421 is African American at 57.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 39421? ▼
ZIP code 39421 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 539 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 39421? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 39421 are: Retail trade (11), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 39421? ▼
In ZIP code 39421, 65.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 39421? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 39421 is 36.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 39421? ▼
In ZIP code 39421, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 39421? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 39421 is 29.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.